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Browser fingerprinting is just one method among many used to identify individuals online. While it relies on unique combinations of browser and device attributes, it's not foolproof.

Users can employ privacy tools to mitigate its effectiveness. Additionally, cookies, IP addresses, and user behavior analysis offer alternative means of identification.

The ever-evolving digital landscape means that the arms race between tracking techniques and privacy tools continues. As a result, online privacy remains a complex and nuanced issue, with individuals and organizations constantly adapting to maintain a balance between tracking for legitimate purposes and safeguarding personal information.

The bottom line is...there is no problem getting fingerprinted...when the prints belong to a useless source...
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a182d627... 2y ago

What is the purpose of that?

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Delta Charlie 2y ago

The purpose of what part exactly?

When an Internet user is online, in a web browser, and usually signed into various sites, doing their usual thing, surveillance companies (Google, Apple, Facebook, etc...) are collecting data points.

One of those data points is your browser (Chrome, Firefox) the size, screen resolution, operating system, all this can be taken from your browser fingerprint.

These data points are in the 10s of thousands. So every day, a phone or computer can send out about 50000 data points to these companies, which build a profile about you by linking all these data points together. This data is then sold on the open market.

People who care about their privacy protect themselves from most or all of this surveillance. Browser fingerprinting can be prevented with various tools.

Please share this with anyone you know who wants to protect their privacy and security, or reach out to us directly for more help.

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a182d627... 2y ago

Why does the protonmail use it?